OFF THE SHELF

 

Welcome to Off The Shelf! Here you will find vintage, used and as new fiction, non-fiction, magazines and other varieties of publications. Books and magazines vary in condition: As New, Fine, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor, Binding Copy, or Reading Copy.  Please see the condition guide below.

 

ITEM DESCRIPTION NOTES

Please see listing title and pictures for item description.  Details for each book include type of book, year of publication, printing number, and condition.
 

PB = Paperback, TP = Trade Paperback, HCDJ = hardcover with Dust Jacket, HCNJ = hardcover No Dust Jacket, LB = Library Copy, BCE = Book Club Edition
 

You are bidding on the item in the listing description.  Picture is actual item you will receive.  Our items vary in condition so please examine the pictures and read any listing description notes before bidding. Please see category specifics below for further information.

 

DOMESTIC SHIPPING

All items ship using USPS First Class Package or USPS Priority Mail depending on weight, size and destination.  All items are carefully and professionally packaged and promptly shipped to ensure safe efficient delivery.

 

PLEASE NOTE: The shipping times supplied by EBAY are estimates based on handling time and average USPS delivery statistics.  These times might be delayed based on weather and/or USPS work schedule.  Please note that we strive to ship within 1-business day or less on all orders.  Please be aware of USPS shipping holidays and weekend delivery schedules when purchasing your item.

 

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

We will ship internationally on all items (permissible by country of import) using the EBAY Global Shipping Program.

  • All international packages will ship to the EBAY Global Shipping Center in Kentucky, or wherever we are directed to ship by EBAY.  We do not have any information regarding the address or rate of shipping after delivery to the service center.
  • We are not responsible for added delays due to the postal system or customs office procedures in your country (usually 1-2 weeks).  Please allow additional time in your estimated delivery date based on these potential delays.
  • Free shipping discounts and domestic rates do not apply to international shipping.
  • By purchasing the item and fulfilling payment you agree that you have read and understand the terms set forth above regarding international shipping as well as understand your country's import policies.

SHIPPING DISCLAIMER: We only ship to addresses supplied through the EBAY system and will not respond to any requests suggesting business off the EBAY site.  If you need the item shipped to an alternate address, please go through the proper EBAY channels to update your shipping information.  We are not responsible for any returned mail due to insufficient address information.  Though we will do our best to resend any packages at the buyer’s cost should this occur.

 

PAYMENT

Please pay for your purchase within a reasonable amount of time.  We have automatic non-payment flags set up through the EBAY system, which will send reminder emails.  If we have had no communication regarding payment status 3 days after the sale date, we will open up an unpaid item case.

 

RETURNS

Returns are allowed on all items based on the following: Returns must be received by us within 30 days from payment date, the item(s) must be returned in the same condition as shipped, and it is the sole responsibility of the buyer to notify us through the EBAY system, within 48 hours of the official stated USPS delivery date, to request a return.  Return postage is the buyer’s responsibility.  All returns may be subject to a 20% restocking fee.

 

BOOK CONDITION GUIDE

As New (AN): The book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. This could be the description for a book that has been lost in a warehouse for years, never shelved, thumbed or even opened yet may still be some years old.

Fine (FN): A Fine book approaches the condition of As New, but without being crisp. The book may have been opened and read, but there are no defects to the book, jacket or pages.

Very Good (VG): Describes a book that shows some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or paper.

Good (G): Describes the average used worn book that has all pages or leaves present.

Fair (FR): Worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn.

Poor (PR): Describes a book that is sufficiently worn. Any missing maps or plates should be noted. This copy may be soiled, scuffed, stained or spotted and may have loose joints, hinges, pages, etc.

Binding Copy (BC): describes a book in which the pages or leaves are perfect but the binding is very bad, loose, off, or nonexistent.

Reading Copy (RC): A copy usually in poor to fair condition that includes all text presented in a legible fashion. The copy is fine to read but nothing more.

ITEM CATEGORIES

General – All items are inspected before listing to ensure that you receive clean safe items.  Some items, such as collectibles and books are sold as is to prevent any alteration to the item’s current condition.  Please review the pictures and Item Description Notes to ascertain overall condition of each item before purchasing.

Please check back soon for additional items.  We appreciate your time visiting our listing…Thank you and have a great day!